Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Taylor has been revealed as the new host of the spin-off show It Takes Two, taking over from September.
The announcement was made by Emma Willis during her live BBC Radio 2 programme on Saturday (August 15). Willis was earlier named as one of the new hosts of the main Strictly show, alongside Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe.
Reaction to the news
Speaking live on air, Ellie told Emma: "I'm absolutely over the moon."
The BBC Two show was previously fronted by Janette Manrara and Fleur East. However, Janette announced earlier this year that she would not be returning, amid reports of a shake-up.
2026 line-up confirmed
The unveiling of the new It Takes Two host comes just days after the 2026 celebrity line-up was confirmed. Gavin and Stacey actress Melanie Walters completed the cast on Wednesday (August 12).
She will be joined by Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, and Jaime Winstone. The line-up is rounded out by Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker, and John Nellis.
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